Politics & Government

Israel dominates the daily news in this 2026 midterm election year—almost always in a boring, fatiguing, negative light. Tens of thousands of innocents may be slaughtered, ethnically cleansed, butchered, and tortured by the world’s dictators, yet an overwhelm…

Members of parliament on the Finance Committee have questioned the rationale behind a proposed Shs 30.4 billion tax and arrears relief package targeting two distressed private firms, Fresh Cuts Uganda Limited and New Plan Uganda, alongside the state-owned Kilembe Mines Limited. The proposed relief has raised broader questions about the cost of rescuing troubled businesses, […] The post Shs 30bn tax waiver for Fresh C

The Cabinet has passed a resolution to pay a monthly stipend of Shs 1 million to all medical interns currently deployed across various training centres. According to Alioni Yorke Odria, minister of State for ICT and National Guidance, the payments will run from August to December. This development follows a widespread standoff where the majority […] The post Gov’t commits to pay Shs 1m to medical interns appeared fir

By Ben Kumumanya Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government The Local Council I (LC I) and Local Council II (LC II) administrative structures remain the cornerstone of Uganda’s decentralized system of governance. Since the inception of decentralization, the Government has deliberately brought leadership and decision-making closer to the people—empowering communities to actively identify priorities, monitor […]

The government is appealing the May ruling by U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw that threw out charges of human smuggling against the Salvadoran national.

Minister Tanna Warns Uganda Risks Power Shortage as Industrialisation Accelerates ChimpReports

CHIMP SPORT: Mugerwa Appointed Blacks Power Head Coach ChimpReports

The government-organised send-off will honour the veteran theatre practitioner’s four-decade contribution to Uganda’s performing arts and cultural life.

The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".

Livestock businesses are set to resume in disease-free areas after months of restrictions, although authorities will maintain quarantine in three lower local governments where infections persist.

Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia Ayebare has outlined a diplomacy agenda focused on investment, trade, technology, regional security and support for Uganda’s economic transformation.

Government, UNODC sign deal to set up UN crime agency office in Uganda PML Daily

Uganda and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have signed an agreement to establish a UNODC office in Kampala to strengthen cooperation in tackling transnational organised crime. The Host Country Agreement was signed on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala by Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia […] The post Uganda, UNODC Sign Agreement to Establish UN Offi

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has bid farewell to Sudan’s outgoing Ambassador to Uganda, Ahmed Ibrahim, following the completion of his four-year tour of duty. President Museveni received Ambassador Ibrahim at State House Entebbe on Tuesday for a farewell meeting, during which the diplomat expressed appreciation for the Ugandan Government and people for the support and […] The post Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoi

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has directed the immediate interdiction of Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho and three other senior officials as investigations into alleged corruption at the agency get underway. The Inspectorate of Government said it has opened investigations against Kainobwisho over allegations including […] T

The Electoral Commission says the change will take effect at district and national levels, ending the use of the lining-up system in the remaining stages of the women’s committee elections.

The district council plans to introduce a local ordinance with penalties for bar operators who defy the government directive, according to the district speaker.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Maj. Gen. Abel Kandiho, one of Uganda’s most visible and controversial intelligence chiefs of the last decade, formally retires from active military service on Thursday, 20 August 2026. Kandiho is among 19 senior UPDF Generals due for retirement at a ceremony in State House, Entebbe, presided over by President and … The post Maj. Gen. Kandiho retires after controversial tenure as intelligence

CHIMP SPORT: Fufa hands over Kadiba Stadium for Afcon 2027 upgrade ChimpReports

Minister Nakadama lauds Pakistan for admirable role in Uganda’s economy Daily Monitor

KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has directed the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, to immediately interdict the Registrar General of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Ms. Mercy Kainobwisho, as investigations into allegations of corruption at the Bureau get underway. The Inspectorate […] The post IGG Directs

The president’s son is wielding increased power with impunity.